If your DPS stops working at your premises or their personal licence is suspended, you need to specify a new DPS by varying your licence.

To vary a DPS, you will need to:

If you seeing a 'Please wait...' message when viewing the application form, you need to read our guidance on how to open the application form.

You will also need to send a copy of your application to Essex Police and to the Home Office. 

What happens next

Once we receive your application, we will:

  • acknowledge it within three working days
  • notify you of the outcome

If we do not grant the variation to the licence, we will not refund your fee.

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